Bishop Vann to Dedicate New Holy Trinity Church in Ladera Ranch
Expansion is emblematic of the exponential growth of the Catholic Community in Southern California
Garden Grove, Calif., (Nov. 2, 2017) – The Most Reverend Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange, will celebrate the solemn dedication of the new Holy Trinity Church in Ladera Ranch, marking a major milestone for a parish community that began celebrating Mass in a local park just 12 years ago.
Bishop Vann will join Rev. Reynold Furrell, parish pastor, and an energetic congregation of more than 2,000 families for this momentous event.
Event Details
- What: Solemn Dedication of Holy Trinity Church
- When: Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.
- Where: 1600 Corporate Dr., Ladera Ranch, CA
- Who: Most Rev. Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange, and Rev. Reynold Furrell, Pastor
Statements from Leadership
Bishop Kevin Vann: “I am blessed to join with the families of Holy Trinity to consecrate their beautiful new church. I have been heartened by the passion and energy of this parish as they have humbly toiled alongside their pastor to make this dream a reality. They have never strayed from the path and have achieved the impressive goal of building their new spiritual home in twelve short years through the Grace of God.”
Fr. Reynold Furrell, Pastor: “It has been a true light in my life to bring together this amazing community of faith. The building of our true Church, the families that celebrate together, has been a blessing and is at the heart of my calling as a priest. We now have the opportunity to celebrate together in a space that is our own and fitting of the inspirational beauty of our community, their faithful witness, and our God.”
About the New Church Building
Ground was broken for the new Spanish mission-style church in March 2016.
- Size: 18,352 square feet
- Capacity: 1,243 people
- Total Budget: $13.8 million
- Design & Construction: Designed by Lundstrom and Associates, with Illig Construction as the general contractor.
- Key Interior Features:
- A 40-foot tall altarpiece depicting the crucifixion, painted by Joseph Adolphe.
- Commissioned paintings of the Risen Christ and The Pieta, as well as four commissioned icons.
- An 18th-century tabernacle and stained glass from the former Diocesan Chancellery’s Marywood Chapel have been re-purposed in the new church.
Parish History: From a Park to a Permanent Home
- July 2005: Holy Trinity Parish was established in Ladera Ranch. The first Mass was celebrated in a nearby park, the Town Green, with more than 700 people attending the first “Mass on the Grass.”
- October 2005: The growing community moved its Masses inside the newly constructed Oso Grande elementary school.
- July 2006: The parish had grown significantly, with three Sunday liturgies and 240 children in its faith formation programs. Fundraising for the new church began.
- March 2016: Ground was broken for the new church building.
Contact Information
Pastoral Center: Communications Department 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Office: 714-282-3075 Fax: 714-282-3029